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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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